A sign warns people not to smoke marijuana in public during the Northwest Folklife Festival.

A sign warns people not to smoke marijuana in public during the Northwest Folklife Festival.

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Arya Hino, 6, who has been practicing for 1 1/2 years, plays his violin during Folklife to work on his confidence on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

Arya Hino, 6, who has been practicing for 1 1/2 years, plays his violin during Folklife to work on his confidence on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer ... more

Photo: LINDSEY WASSON, SEATTLEPI.COM

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People gather at the International Fountain during the Northwest Folklife Festival.

People gather at the International Fountain during the Northwest Folklife Festival.

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Paul Van Metre and his son Dane, 7, work together to build a wooden boat during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

Paul Van Metre and his son Dane, 7, work together to build a wooden boat during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, ... more

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Tammy Melugin and Chris Williams look for some privacy under purple fabric during the Northwest Folklife Festival.

Tammy Melugin and Chris Williams look for some privacy under purple fabric during the Northwest Folklife Festival.

A father and daughter look up at the ceiling of the Armory as they dance during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

A father and daughter look up at the ceiling of the Armory as they dance during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, ... more

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Taka Olds of the group F.A.D.E. performs.

Taka Olds of the group F.A.D.E. performs.

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People relax near the International Fountain.

People relax near the International Fountain.

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Members of the group Quichua Mashis perform during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

Members of the group Quichua Mashis perform during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by ... more

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Members of the Southeast Seattle Youth Orchestra.

Members of the Southeast Seattle Youth Orchestra.

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People rest in the Center House.

People rest in the Center House.

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A young drummer participates in a drum circle.

A young drummer participates in a drum circle.

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Evan Evanovitch of Cirk du Fantastik performs on the accordion during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

Evan Evanovitch of Cirk du Fantastik performs on the accordion during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was ... more

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Quillan Duniway, 10, his pockets full of origami to give to people who help him, tries to raise money for his own (taller) stilts during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. Duniway is taking 4th grade Circus Arts at Bright Water School in Seattle. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

Quillan Duniway, 10, his pockets full of origami to give to people who help him, tries to raise money for his own (taller) stilts during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. Duniway is taking 4th ... more

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People dance to music from the band Alder Street.

People dance to music from the band Alder Street.

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Members of the group F.A.D.E. perform during the Northwest Folklife Festival.

Members of the group F.A.D.E. perform during the Northwest Folklife Festival.

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A cello is wheeled through the crowd.

A cello is wheeled through the crowd.

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People participate in a drum circle during the Northwest Folklife Festival.

People participate in a drum circle during the Northwest Folklife Festival.

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Raeann Barras dances with Grupo Bayano, a Puerto Rican Bomba group, outside the Armory during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

Raeann Barras dances with Grupo Bayano, a Puerto Rican Bomba group, outside the Armory during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than ... more

A crowd of people swing dance inside the Fisher Pavilion during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

A crowd of people swing dance inside the Fisher Pavilion during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still ... more

A colorful chalk sign greets passers-by during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

A colorful chalk sign greets passers-by during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by ... more

Jedi Master checks out the dancing from dog level as people hop around to music from the band Alder Street during the Northwest Folklife Festival.

Jedi Master checks out the dancing from dog level as people hop around to music from the band Alder Street during the Northwest Folklife Festival.

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A young girl makes a face as rain and streams of water from the International Fountain fall on her umbrella during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

A young girl makes a face as rain and streams of water from the International Fountain fall on her umbrella during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out ... more

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People learn how to dance the salsa inside the Armory during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

People learn how to dance the salsa inside the Armory during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still ... more

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A dog makes a hurried retreat after grabbing an errant tennis ball from the base of the International Fountain during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

A dog makes a hurried retreat after grabbing an errant tennis ball from the base of the International Fountain during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought ... more

A girl watches with fascination as members of Cirk du Fantastik perform their act during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

A girl watches with fascination as members of Cirk du Fantastik perform their act during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than ... more

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A color-coordinated attendee braves the International Fountain's waters on an already wet day during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

A color-coordinated attendee braves the International Fountain's waters on an already wet day during Folklife on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds ... more

Most attendees chose to stay inside when they could during a dreary Folklife day on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was still attended by thousands. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

Most attendees chose to stay inside when they could during a dreary Folklife day on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seattle Center. The soggy Memorial Day weather brought out fewer crowds than previous days, but was ... more

Photo: LINDSEY WASSON, SEATTLEPI.COM

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